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 REQUEST TO AVOID DEBT -  Cut and paste text between lines
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Dear Environmental Scoping Staff Person:

Thank you for your unheralded but important work of collecting my input for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed high capacity transmission line that would span 125 miles across the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin from Madison to Dubuque IA.

I examined the letter to EIS staff at Rural Utility Service  < http://bit.ly/Ltr-Debt >  from local governments and environmental groups requesting that non-transmission alternatives be thoroughly studied. 

I take this opportunity to reinforce this request, personally, because I am concerned about rising energy costs. 

I prefer investments in end-user improvements like energy efficiency over investments that increased dependency on utilities and create long-term debt.

I realize that my comments can be included in the federal level  Environmental Impact Statement and that I can submit additional requests up to January 6, 2017.

You may not   /  You may use my email address to notify me when the draft statement is available.

Signed:

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 REQUEST TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY & SOLAR -  Cut and paste draft text between lines
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Dear Environmental Scoping Staff Person:

Thank you for your unheralded but important work of collecting input for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed high capacity transmission line that would span 125 miles across the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin from Madison to Dubuque IA.

I examined the letter to EIS staff at Rural Utility Service  < http://bit.ly/Ltr-Promote-Efficiency >  from local governments and environmental groups requesting that non-transmission alternatives be thoroughly studied to including energy efficiency, modern load management and use of community solar to prolong the life span of transmission facilities.  

I take this opportunity to reinforce this request, personally, because I appreciate the numerous benefits of energy efficiency, increasing awareness of conservation skills and would like to see many more individuals, businesses and communities gain access to affordable, local solar through Rural Utility Service loans for these purposes.

I realize that my comments can be included in the federal level  Environmental Impact Statement and that I can submit additional requests up to January 6, 2017.

You may not   /  You may use my email address to notify me when the draft statement is available.

Signed:

Name:
Street Address:
City:
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 REQUEST TO PROTECT LAND & NATURAL ASSETS -  Cut and paste draft text between lines

Dear Environmental Scoping Staff Person:

Thank you for your unheralded but important work of collecting input for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed high capacity transmission line that would span 125 miles across the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin from Madison to Dubuque IA.

I examined the letter to EIS staff at Rural Utility Service  < http://bit.ly/Ltr-ProrectLand >  from local governments and environmental groups requesting that non-transmission alternatives be thoroughly studied to including energy efficiency, modern load management and use of community solar to prolong the life span of transmission facilities.  

I take this opportunity to reinforce this request, personally, because I am oppose all high voltage transmission options as they would inherently detract from the natural environment and local economies. Should any electrical need be determined, I support a blend of minimal impact alternatives such as targeted-energy efficiency, modern load management and distributed generation including solar support at existing substations.

I realize that my comments can be included in the federal level  Environmental Impact Statement and that I can submit additional requests up to January 6, 2017.

You may not   /  You may use my email address to notify me when the draft statement is available.

Signed:

Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:


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 REQUEST TO PROMOTE RURAL ECONOMIES -  Cut and paste draft text between lines


Dear Environmental Scoping Staff Person:

Thank you for your unheralded but important work of collecting input for inclusion in the Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed high capacity transmission line that would span 125 miles across the driftless region of southwest Wisconsin from Madison to Dubuque IA.

I examined the letter to EIS staff at Rural Utility Service  < http://bit.ly/Ltr-ReviveRuralEconomies >  from local governments and environmental groups requesting that non-transmission alternatives be thoroughly studied to including energy efficiency, modern load management and use of community solar to prolong the life span of transmission facilities.  

I promote the comprehensive study of non-transmission alternatives for this EIS because as energy use continues to drop and energy production becomes less and less centralized, electric cooperatives will have an increasing vitality and relevance through economic partnerships with rural residences, farms, businesses and communities in the development of mutually beneficial energy efficiency, conservation, load management and local renewable generation projects. 

I realize that my comments can be included in the federal level  Environmental Impact Statement and that I can submit additional requests up to January 6, 2017.

You may not   /  You may use my email address to notify me when the draft statement is available.

Signed:

Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code: